Serves 1
Directions
- 1Add half a cup of long grain rice to a pan.
- 2Add two cinnamon sticks.
- 3Add two cloves of star anise.
- 4Add a handful of fresh almonds.
- 5Toast the ingredients over a fire or in the oven until it's nice and aromatic.
- 6Add two cups of regular water.
- 7Let it marinate for 6 hours.
- 8Pour the mixture into a blender.
- 9Add half a can of sweetened condensed milk.
- 10Add half a cup of white sugar.
- 11Add one tablespoon of real vanilla extract.
- 12Add one cup of whole milk.
- 13Blend the mixture.
- 14Strain the mixture.
- 15Add an additional cup of milk or water based on preference.
- 16Fill a glass with ice.
- 17Pour the horchata into the glass.
- 18Garnish with a lit cinnamon stick.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup long grain rice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 cloves star anise
- 1 handful fresh almonds
- 2 cups regular water
- 0.5 can sweetened condensed milk
- 0.5 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon real vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Equipment
panmeasuring cupblenderstrainerglass
Tips
- Be careful with straining because it's going to be a bit chonky.
- Add one more cup of milk if you like it creamy, or water if you don't.
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